Poesie iris
Iris 'Poesie'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Poesie' iris (Iris 'Poesie') is a perennial for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and accents. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist, sandy or loamy soil. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. It blooms in early to late spring and again in early to late summer, and butterflies visit the flowers. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall.
Pairs well with Lupine, Hardy geranium, and Prinzessin Victoria Louise oriental poppy.